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not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« on: July 10, 2011, 11:58:18 PM »
Mazal tov to Dan !
This may be relevant to him too...

Does anyone know of a way to get around paying for an infant (under2) on an awards tkt.

Im flying CO BF and they brinig up $350 for the infant.

Has anyone had issues with traveling with an infant in BF on CO to tlv ?

Greatley appreciate.
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2011, 12:07:55 AM »
The taxes are charged for every passenger travelling.
Unless your baby fits in your hand luggage...
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2011, 12:12:17 AM »
Aussie,
Please don't give him any ideas...
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2011, 12:29:00 AM »
now that you mention it.....my baby is just a few weeks older than dans  :o

... im not talking about the fees im talking about the actual charge for the infant...as in...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gAl3JR4ZsIQ/Thp7dZF3kuI/AAAAAAAABL4/K5vR3tSPCu4/infant.jpg
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2011, 01:03:12 AM »
i've done it many times,there's i've yet to figure out a way getting around the infant fee,the only thing i can recommend is in case your doing a stopover and flying with another airline,it usually is cheaper to pay with the airline that's flying than thru continental.btw,i believe because of the infant your entitled to one extra suitcase,at least you get that!
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2011, 01:18:12 AM »
Quote from: world2see on July 11, 2011, 01:03:12 AM
.btw,i believe because of the infant your entitled to one extra suitcase,at least you get that!

can anyone confirm that ? (aside from a stroller or including stroller ) ?
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2011, 01:32:18 AM »
i've done it in the past with co,elal and delta,just double check with the airline as their policy changes daily :D and that is besides for the stroller and i believe your also entitled to an extra carry on bag-diaper bag.
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2011, 02:24:37 AM »
I've always done these trips with an infant (or2) and was always allowed an extra suitcase + stroller + carry on.
Good luck!
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2011, 07:13:40 AM »
now that dan's in the game,i'm sure he'll figure out a way to bypass these fees ;D
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2011, 03:12:27 PM »
just paid $480 (+$65 in taxes) for an infant in ly business rt tlv-jfk.   ouch.     
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2011, 03:25:01 PM »
10% of the paid fare is typical.  On a mileage ticket that can be 10% of the full fare, even if discounted ticket are available.
It also seems unfair in business as the kid isn't taking up a business seat from the airline-the baby weighs the same in coach, business, or first.

Is there really no way of buying an adult ticket with a 24 hour cancellation policy, getting a paper ticket for the baby, and cancelling the adult ticket?
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2011, 03:28:02 PM »
Quote from: Dan on July 11, 2011, 03:25:01 PM
Is there really no way of buying an adult ticket with a 24 hour cancellation policy, getting a paper ticket for the baby, and cancelling the adult ticket?

Why don't you try and let us know :P
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2011, 03:39:36 PM »
You really think that a paper ticket doesnt at all go in or out of the system?
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2011, 05:25:33 PM »
Finally Dan can relate...
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2011, 05:31:50 PM »
Quote from: AsherO on July 11, 2011, 03:28:02 PM
Why don't you try and let us know :P
If I was going international with the baby I would.
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Re: not paying for infant on CO awards tkt
« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2011, 07:22:45 PM »
Im going ewr-tlv in two weeks with the baby (hopefully) in BF.

Dan, didnt your good ol bubby every tell ye, 'where there's a will there's a way" ? :)

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